Independence Park is where the Seoul Detention Center was located, where many patriots and political criminals were imprisoned until liberation on August 15, 1945, and during the political changes in the 1960s. As the Seoul Detention Center was moved to Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do in November 1987, 7 prison buildings, an execution site, and an underground women's prison were restored, the March 1st Movement Memorial Tower was relocated from Tapgol Park, and in connection with the foundation of Yeongeunmun Gate in 1992, It was established as Independence Park on the 15th of February. There is Dongnimmun (historic site) built by the Independence Association (1895), and the Independence Hall (then called Mohwa-gwan), which received Chinese envoys during the Joseon Dynasty, was restored (1996) and the 2,327th rank of the patriotic patriot is enshrined inside. , Yeongeunmun Jucho (Historic Site No. 33) is located right in front of Dongnimmun. Other monuments include the Patriotic Martyrs Memorial Tower, the March 1 Declaration of Independence Monument, and the statue of Dr. Seo Jae-pil. In addition, Seodaemun Prison History Museum is separately managed and operated in Seodaemun-gu to honor the noble souls of patriots who died during the independence movement to regain the country that was taken away from the Japanese invasion. (Reference, Knowledge Encyclopedia)
Behind Independence Gate, Independence Hall where you can visit Seodaemun Prison, Statue of Yu Gwan-sun, Statue of Seo Jae-pil, Memorial Tower for Patriotic Martyrs, and a green space where residents can rest, there is a mountain called Ansan Jarak-gil, which is worth a visit at least once.
Visited park while waiting for Seodaemun Prison to open (9:30am Saturday). Contains memorials, a hall and a gate related to Korea's declaration of independence. Picturesque and plenty of photo opportunities. Best combined with a tour of Seodaemun Prison.
A great place to go to learn about Korea's past and present fight for Independence. Plan to spend about 2 hours walking around. Public parking and bathrooms available.
This is so beautiful place, and you can take some time here. It's located in Seoul, Korea.It's verry near two big Universities. Those are Yonsei University and the Ehwa Woman University.It's so cool place.
